Roberts Wesleyan College Music
Degrees and Programs
Master of Music (M.M.) in Music Education
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUE 6632 Music Curriculum (3 credits)
Seminar for the application of current methods and techniques for planning and implementing the general classroom music curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels.
MUE 6560 Vocal Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course will address pedagogical principles for teaching voice at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Students will gain comprehension of how to teach students to learn songs, produce good tone quality, and perform expressively by discussion, lesson planning, peer teaching, and teaching all levels of voice students.
MUE 6561 Instrumental Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course will familiarize the student with topics germane to instrumental music instruction in the elementary and secondary curricula. The course is designed as a laboratory for the purpose allowing students to experience the application of learning theories to instrumental music instruction.
MUE 6822 Research in Music Education (3 credits)
In this course, students will read, interpret, and abstract research in music education. Students will identify and determine research design and statistical analyses. Students will conduct action research in the field of music education. Emphasis will be placed on the process of conducting educational research and thesis completion.
MUE 6633 Foundations of Music Education (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students opportunities to investigate historical and contemporary events, and examine the effects of these events on music education past and present. Philosophical, aesthetic, sociological, and psychological foundations of music as they relate to music education will also be explored.
MUS 6601 Methods and Techniques in Music Composition and Arranging
(3 credits)
An exploration of methods and techniques for composing and arranging. Students will also learn to use music writing software for composition.
MUS 6602 Technology in Music (3 credit hours)
A review of computer assisted learning in music theory, history, ear training, and music arranging and writing software. Also examined is technology in music performance.
MUS 6603 Jazz Arranging (3 credit hours)
Instruction in arranging for large and small jazz ensembles and big band.
MUS 6604 Topics in Music Theory (3 hours)
The purpose of this course is four-fold: (a) to present a review of foundational theory including harmonic analysis, part writing, chromatic harmony, counterpoint, form, and 20th century techniques, (b) to have students apply foundational theory understanding to advanced study of form and analysis, (c) to have students learn techniques of composition using current music writing software, and (d) to address topics in music theory relevant to students’ skill and experience.
MUS 6605 Rhythmic Movement and Dance (3 hours)
In this course, students will learn about fundamental movement skills; i.e., locomotor, non-locomotor, and integrated movement, principles of motor development, and levels of beat coordination. Students will learn how to execute improvised sequential movement patterns and established movement patterns in folk dance. Through the study of international folk dance, students will become familiar with the styles and music used in various dance forms.
MUS 6610 Choral Conducting Techniques (2 credits)
Advanced study of choral techniques and literature. Emphasizes various styles of conducting and rehearsal techniques.
MUS 6611 Instrumental Conducting Techniques (2 credit hours)
Advanced study of instrumental techniques and literature. Emphasizes various styles of conducting and rehearsal techniques.
MUS 5260 Choral Ensemble (1 credit)
Graduate student participation in college choral ensemble.
MUS 5265 Instrumental Ensemble (1 credit)
Graduate student participation in college Wind Ensemble or Orchestra.
MUS 5523 Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
Graduate student participation in Roberts Jazz Ensemble.
MUS 5501 Applied Piano (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in piano techniques and literature.
MUS 5502 Applied Organ (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in organ techniques and literature.
MUS 5503 Applied Voice (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in voice techniques and literature.
MUS 5504 Applied Violin (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in violin techniques and literature.
MUS 5503 Applied Viola (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in viola techniques and literature.
MUS 5506 Applied Cello (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in cello techniques and literature.
MUS 5507 Applied String Bass (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in bass techniques and literature
MUS 5508 Applied Trumpet (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in trumpet techniques and literature
MUS 5509 Applied French Horn (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in french horn techniques and literature
MUS 5510 Applied Trombone (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in trombone techniques and literature
MUS 5511 Applied Baritone (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in baritone techniques and literature
MUS 5512 Applied Euphonium (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in euphonium techniques and literature
MUS 5513 Applied Tuba (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in tuba techniques and literature
MUS 5514 Applied Flute (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in flute techniques and literature
MUS 5515 Applied Clarinet (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in clarinet techniques and literature
MUS 5516 Applied Oboe (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in oboe techniques and literature
MUS 5517 Applied Bassoon (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in bassoon techniques and literature
MUS 5518 Applied Saxophone (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in saxophone techniques and literature
MUS 5519 Applied Percussion (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in percussion techniques and literature
MUS 5520 Applied Guitar (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in cello techniques and literature
MUS 5521 Applied Improvisation (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in improvisation techniques.
MUS 5522 Applied Harp (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in harp techniques and literature.
MUS 5524 Applied Composition (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced private study in composition
Mus 5525 Accompanying (1-2 credit hours)
Advanced study in piano accompanying
EDUC 6611 School, Community, and Society
Reviews majors social theories of structural functionalism, economic determinism, criticalism, interpretivism, postmodernism, and others. Considers classic and contemporary works on relationships among schools, their local communities, and wider U.S. society. Attention is given to historical development of schools in United States and to issues in urban and rural schools.
EDUC 6411 Models of Instruction
Examines leading models of instruction: direct instruction, cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, others. Reviews essential features and critically examines research evaluatings models. Emphasizes the model of reflective practice. Students revisit and refine their professional philosophy of teaching.
EDUC 6431 Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Offers an overview of educational assessment and measurement issues, including psychometric models and performance assessment models. Attention is given to diagnostic testing, classroom assessment practice, large-scale assessment programs, and educational program evaluation.
EDUC 6631 Politics and Ethics of Education
Education’s historic mission has included students’ ethical and intellectual development. Considers the relationship between various conceptions of individual ethics and character formation, ethical issues in educational practice, character, and citizenship, the nature of the school as a moral community, and the role of religion in public life.
SPED 5700 Foundations in Special Education
Covers the historical, legal, sociological, and political aspects of special education. Investigates the ways schools can stimulate the growth of inclusive practices across multiple disabilities and disciplines. Attention is also given to the impact of families on learners with disabilities and how a child with a disability impacts the family. Includes attention to the characteristics of learners with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities as well as children with multiple disabilities and strategies for including these learners.
EDUC 6911 Literature, Media, and Children
This course will explore a wide range of children’s books, magazines, media, computer programs, websites, and other print. Topics will include critiquing picture books, evaluating non fiction, working with novels, literature circles, web based instruction, presentation skills, media/video literacy skills, and matching appropriate reading materials with the child. Students will be expected to read widely and examine reading materials appropriate for elementary school reading programs.
SPED 5001 Foundations of Inclusive Education
Introduces special eduation, the characteristics of disability, legal aspects, and legal requirements associated with special education. Includes overview of typical and atypical child development and the history of special education in law and practice. Presents the role of education in society and the responsibilities and rights of all concerned with education.
SPED 5641 Exceptionality
Identifies foundations of special education. Includes significant attention to collaborating with families and other professionals in providing educational services to students with IEPs in content area classrooms and other instructional settings. Addresses the legal responsibilities of content area teachers with regard to the transition planning process and the IEP process. Considers the impact of exceptionality on the family and community and the responsibility of teachers to develop respectful, nurturing classroom communities.
SPED 5005 Student Behavior and Learning Environments
Explores classroom management and how to adapt various classroom configurations to be more effective for learners with and without disabilities. Includes systems-wide efforts to prevent violence and disruption. Features functional behavior assessment.